Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid vs KGM Torres

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid starts from $34,990 before on-road costs, while the KGM Torres opens at $34,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $38,489 and $38,489 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid by roughly $9,265 in fuel alone.

Both the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and KGM Torres hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 2 in the KGM Torres.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and 7 in the KGM Torres.

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the KGM Torres gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The KGM Torres counters with ambient lighting that the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid lines up producing 150kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.5 seconds.

The KGM Torres responds with a Turbo GDi making 120kW and 280Nm, paired to a 6-speed automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.8 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid is 2.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid measures 4,535mm long on a 2,653mm wheelbase, 165mm shorter than the KGM Torres at 4,700mm (2,700mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the KGM Torres generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 475L in the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and 455L in the KGM Torres, giving the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid a 20L advantage.

For towing, the KGM Torres leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $399/year for the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and $2,252/year for the KGM Torres. That is a $1,853 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $399 (Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid) vs $2,252 (KGM Torres). The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $1,853 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years (Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid) vs 7 years (KGM Torres). Both match on warranty length.